Wheel bearing replacement.

[davbell22602]

Nice write up dude

 

[Irishman999]

Nice job. I hope you dont mind a little constructive critism though.

Theres an easier way of removing the seal WITH OUT a seal puller, infact the method I use doesnt even tear the seal up so if you choose to reuse it you could,

When you take the spanner nuts off slide the outer wheel bearing off, THEN reinstall 1 of the spanner nuts, then grab ahold of the rotor with both hands and pull it off like using a slide hammer, this will remove the inner bearing AND seal,

I completely forgot about that trick! Im not 100% sure if the spanner nuts will go through the center of the hub though.

Nice write up, only thing I see is you need IMG tags on the first pic in post #6, as well as mention installing the outer bearing before the spanner nuts. Otherwise great job! (I end up editing posts a million times when I do a write up lol)

One bearing should be enough haha.

 

[oneluckypops]

I completely forgot about that trick! Im not 100% sure if the spanner nuts will go through the center of the hub though.



One bearing should be enough haha.

Thats how i do the seals on ALL servicable wheel bearings.

 

[1low4x4]

Good write-up, I'm about to change bearings and races on mine today. Wanted to research the four wheel drive as it's different than my C 20 was.

One question, I read another write up on the same topic on another site before yours and it didn't mention any of the spanner nuts or the special socket, what he mentioned was locking the hub then removing the bolts and it all comes out as one piece. Any input on that? Sounds easier but I wanted to get the full scoop

 

[firebane]

Good write-up, I'm about to change bearings and races on mine today. Wanted to research the four wheel drive as it's different than my C 20 was.

One question, I read another write up on the same topic on another site before yours and it didn't mention any of the spanner nuts or the special socket, what he mentioned was locking the hub then removing the bolts and it all comes out as one piece. Any input on that? Sounds easier but I wanted to get the full scoop

You'll need the 4 point socket. Once locking hubs are out there will be 1 nut followed by a washer with holes followed by another nut.

You'll need to remove the brake caliper for the hub to come out but once that is done you undo the 2 nuts and the entire hub assembly comes off including the rotor.

You can't keep the locking hubs attached due to the snap rings in place attached to the axle shaft.

 

[1low4x4]

that's not what I meant. I will post the link to that article he wrote

 

[Don5]

Nick it is exactly like Curtis says. You remove the outer hub bolts with a allen wrench and then remove the two snap rings inside. The hub will slide out exposing the spindle nut. You will need a 4 prong socket to turn these nuts. There are two of them with a washer in between them. The inner part of the lockout hub will not come out until the snap rings are removed. It will not matter if the hub is locked in or not. I hope this helps.

 

[firebane]

Good write-up, I'm about to change bearings and races on mine today. Wanted to research the four wheel drive as it's different than my C 20 was.

One question, I read another write up on the same topic on another site before yours and it didn't mention any of the spanner nuts or the special socket, what he mentioned was locking the hub then removing the bolts and it all comes out as one piece. Any input on that? Sounds easier but I wanted to get the full scoop

I know what you mean but you can't pull the hub if the locking mechanism is in place because of the 2 snap rings behind it.

In theory someone may thing it could work but the second you try to pull the hub you will hit two snap rings that will stop you dead in your tracks.

If you have the article then perhaps we can decipher it.

 

[highdesertrange]

nice write up and Timkin bearings to boot. good choice, nice job. highdesertranger

 

[MadOgre]

Just a side note: Wheel bearings should be cleaned and repacked every year or two depending on how many miles are put on them each year. They can last for ever if repacked routinely.

 

[MadOgre]

FYI the proper way to adjust pre load (according to the shop manual) is to tighten to 50 ft lbs while spinning the wheel and then back off 90* then tighten to 35 ft lbs while spinning the wheel then back off 3/8 of a turn. Then tighten just enough to line up with the closest hole on the lock ring.

The outer lock nut should be torqued to 160-205 ft lbs

If you have Monroe automatic hubs then its 70 and 35 ft lbs.

This is very important so do it by the book! Peoples lives may depend on it! Maybe yours!

 

[Camar068]

FYI the proper way to adjust pre load (according to the shop manual) is to tighten to 50 ft lbs while spinning the wheel and then back off 90* then tighten to 35 ft lbs while spinning the wheel then back off 3/8 of a turn. Then tighten just enough to line up with the closest hole on the lock ring.

The outer lock nut should be torqued to 160-205 ft lbs

If you have Monroe automatic hubs then its 70 and 35 ft lbs.

This is very important so do it by the book! Peoples lives may depend on it! Maybe yours!

Thanks, wish I'd found it sooner.

 

[LateOnTheBrakes]

FYI the proper way to adjust pre load (according to the shop manual) is to tighten to 50 ft lbs while spinning the wheel and then back off 90* then tighten to 35 ft lbs while spinning the wheel then back off 3/8 of a turn. Then tighten just enough to line up with the closest hole on the lock ring.

The outer lock nut should be torqued to 160-205 ft lbs

If you have Monroe automatic hubs then its 70 and 35 ft lbs.

This is very important so do it by the book! Peoples lives may depend on it! Maybe yours!

Where did you pull this info? The Chevy service manual? The Dana/Spicer service manual says torque inner nut to 50 lbft, back off up to 90 degree (I assume less depending on the how much bearing drag you want), and torque the outside nut to 50 lbft minimum. They don't distinguish between the assembly procedure for a drum brake vs the disc brake from what I can tell.

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[AuroraGirl]

Is the inner/outer race something that could be bad, but not a bearing?

I know what a race is, but i guess would there ever be something to indicate it has a problem?

 

[LateOnTheBrakes]

Is the inner/outer race something that could be bad, but not a bearing?

I know what a race is, but i guess would there ever be something to indicate it has a problem?

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